On this day in 1915 - The Coast Guard was created by an act of the U.S. Congress to fight contraband trade and aid distressed vessels at sea.

Quote:

"The entire civil service is like a fortress, made of papers, forms and red tape." - Alexander Ostrovsky

Fact:

The first public street lighting with gas was demonstrated in Pall Mall, London on January 28, 1807 by Frederick Albert Winsor. In 1812, Parliament granted a charter to the London and Westminster Gas Light and Coke Company, and the first gas company in the world came into being. Less than two years later, on December 31, 1813, the Westminster Bridge was lit by gas.

EMU Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline:

The Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline is active and available to faculty and staff. Established by the Board of Regents in January 2007, the Hotline includes a toll-free telephone number and website where individuals can report, anonymously if they choose, an ethical or compliance-related issue involving any Eastern employee. The Hotline is operated by Global Compliance, a leading global provider of comprehensive, integrated compliance solutions. The toll-free number and website are available 24/7, 365 days a year. The toll-free number is 866-213-4862. The website can be accessed at Compliance Helpline.

Arts, Film & Entertainment

| Monday, January 28, 2013

SPECIAL NOTICES:

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE SERIES: Campus Life's FREE Friday Night Movie series continues with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (PG-13) on Friday, February 1 with two movie showings: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi. No tickets necessary. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes early to make sure you get a seat. To see other upcoming free movies, go to Free Friday Night Movies or contact Campus Life at 487-3045, ext. 22038, or visit the Campus Life homepage. You can also find them on Facebook at fb.me/EMUcampuslife and check out our Twitter @EMUcampuslife.

VALENTINE'S DAY BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING "MEASURE FOR MEASURE:" Join the EMU Foundation for Valentine's Day and enjoy the men's choir "Measure for Measure,"Thursday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are $25 per reservation. The concert benefits the scholarship fund in memory of Measure for Measure's founding director and longtime EMU choir director, Dr. Leonard L. Riccinto.

In a break from their normal full-ensemble performances, not only will the entire group perform, but they will also highlight their individual talents with small group and soloist performances. Before the performance, indulge in sweets with your sweetheart starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert begins at 8 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, go to Valentine's Day Concert RSVP or contact Natalie LaDow at 487-2320 or email at emu_foundationevents@emich.edu . RSVP by Tuesday, February 5.

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL COMES TO QUIRK THEATRE: EMU Theatre is ready to warm up your winter with the award-winning musical comedy, "Urinetown: The Musical." Directed by Pirooz Aghssa, with musical direction by Howard Cass, Urinetown: The Musical will run February 15-17 and February 21-24, in Quirk Theatre. Ticket prices are $15 regular admission, $12 for students and seniors, $9 for MAINSTAGE patrons, and $7 for children ages 10-12 (not recommended for younger audiences), no further discounts apply. Tickets are available by phone at 487-2282 or in person at the Convocation Center, the Student Center ticket office or the Quirk Box Office. To purchase tickets online visit: emutix.com. Please note that there is an additional processing fee for tickets purchased by phone or online. For more information about EMU Theatre, our season or directions to our theatres, visit EMU Theatre or, fan us on Facebook: Eastern Michigan University Theatre or follow us on Twitter: emutheatre.

TIESTO: CLUB LIFE COLLEGE INVASION TOUR BRINGS DJ TO CONVOCATION CENTER: Tiesto: Club Life College Invasion Tour brings the world's biggest DJ for a return engagement to the EMU Convocation Center, Wednesday, February 27. Tickets can be purchased online at emutix.com or call 487-2282. Tickets are $40 for the Main Floor and $30 for the Lower Bowl. Students can purchase the lower bowl tickets at a student rate of $20 in person at any EMU ticket office. For more information go to the convocation website or visit the convocation center facebook page.